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BJP MLA's 'Jai Shri Ram' remark at Garba event sparks controversy
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:02 AM
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A BJP MLA's remarks asking people to bring their sisters and chant 'Jai Shri Ram' at a Garba event, reportedly directed at Muslims, have triggered a political row.
A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA has courted controversy after making remarks at a Garba event that have been widely perceived as targeting the Muslim community. According to reports, the legislator urged attendees to bring their sisters to the festivities and chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.
The comments, made during the Navratri season, quickly drew criticism from political opponents and sections of the public, who accused the MLA of communalising a cultural celebration. The remarks have since gone viral, intensifying the debate around religious polarisation during festivals.
While the BJP has not issued an official statement on the matter at the time of reporting, the incident has already triggered demands for an apology and disciplinary action. The controversy comes amid heightened sensitivity around inter-community interactions during Garba events in several parts of the country.
The comments, made during the Navratri season, quickly drew criticism from political opponents and sections of the public, who accused the MLA of communalising a cultural celebration. The remarks have since gone viral, intensifying the debate around religious polarisation during festivals.
While the BJP has not issued an official statement on the matter at the time of reporting, the incident has already triggered demands for an apology and disciplinary action. The controversy comes amid heightened sensitivity around inter-community interactions during Garba events in several parts of the country.